pleurisy

Meanings

• An inflammatory condition of the lining of the chest cavity (pleura), usually caused by an infection.

  - "The patient was diagnosed with pleurisy, which caused sharp chest pain whenever she took a deep breath."

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Synonyms

pleuritis

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Rhymes

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pleasantry , company , anniversary

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Homophones

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1. pleura () : The thin serous membrane that lines the walls of the thoracic and abdominal cavities and covers the lungs and their surface blood vessels.
   

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Variants

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pleurisies , pleurisy , pleuritic

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Forms

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The condition of pleurisy can manifest in various forms, such as pleurisy with effusion (where fluid accumulates in the pleural space), pleurisy without effusion (where there is no accumulation of fluid in the pleural space), and pleurisy with pneumothorax (where air accumulates in the pleural space, compressing the lung).

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'pleura' meaning ribs, and 'itis' meaning inflammation.

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Related Concepts

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1. pneumonia: A common infection of the lungs that can cause pleurisy as a complication.

2. tuberculosis: A chronic bacterial infection that can affect various organs in the body, including the lungs, and can cause pleurisy as a complication.

3. rheumatoid arthritis: A chronic autoimmune disorder that can affect various organs in the body, including the lungs and pleura, and can cause pleurisy as a complication.

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Culture

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Pleurisy has been depicted in various forms of literature, art, and music. In literature, pleurisy has been described as a debilitating condition that can leave the affected individual feeling weak, breathless, and in constant pain.

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